Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,881, George Gooden, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Gooden, George
S. 44,881
CONTENTS

44881
Rev. INVALID.
File No. 44881
George Gooden Poir. Rev. War.
Act: 18 th March 1818.
Index:—Vol. 3 — , Page 202
[Arrangement of 1870.]

New York Roll.
(N o 1697.)
V
George Gooden,
Capt Smith Private
New York line 1777 to 1783
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of June 1818, and sent to Jas. Mallory, Esq. Troy, N. York.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818.
Service rendered
4 months 31/30
$ 40.26
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
6 yrs Van Cortlandt
1st section statute for pension age 24 Sep 1818.
George Gooden

George Gooden Lansingburgh, N.Y.
N o
1897
30 June 1818.
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State of New York.
Rensselaer County B.
On this thirtieth day of May 1820 personally appeared in open court, (being a court of record in and for the said County according to the solemn adjudications of the Supreme Court of this state, and being a court which proceeds according to the course of common law ; with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount ; keeping a record of its proceedings ; and possessing the power of fine and imprisonment) George Gooden aged fifty nine years, resident in the Town of Lansingburgh in said County who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows:— We enlisted in captain Israel Smiths Company of foot of which was under the command of Colonel Henry B Livingston, and after the consolidation of the five Regiments of the new York line, said Company became in the Second Regiment of the same line under the command of Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt and that the date of his original declaration is the fourth day of April One Thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and the number of his pension Certificate is No 1697 dated the thirtieth day of June One Thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
AND I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled “ An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war,” passed on the 18th of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me ; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed, and further I say not.
George Gooden
Sworn to and declared in open Court on the 30 th day of May 1820. before the Surgeon General
Archibald Deputy Clk

Just and true & perfect Inventory of all the real & personal Estate of George Gooden a Pensioner of the United States viz Real property or Estate I have none nor have I had any at any time within Twenty years. Bedding & Clothing I have not sufficient for my necessary use
1 Table 1 Set kettle & dish kettle 1 gridiron 1 Shovel & tongs 1 Iron dogs 1 Ax 1 head 1 Wood saw 9-00 2 Iron Mtdges 3 chairs 6 knives & forks 1 Wash tub 1 Bible 1 psalm book 1 Spade 1 Griddle 10 12 1/2
I am Fifty Nine years of age and my occupation is that of a day labourer living considerably in firm am able to dine but little support from that source The only one of my family residing with me is a Daughter nine years of age who is of course unable to contribute to my support and as it is not for my pension I would be absolutely dependent upon public or private charity for my support. Dated Scarsdale May 31 1820
Consolator George Gooden being sworn says the value of his property stated in the above schedule is truly stated therein according to the opinion belief & judgment of the Deponent. George Gooden Sworn this 30 th day of May 1820 before me Samuel Nary Judge Consolator Common Pleas
State of New York,
Rensselaer County } ss.
I, Joseph D Seldene Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas held in & for the County of Rensselaer do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath & affidavit and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount, in value, of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Nineteen " " dollars and Twelve cents. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 30. day of May — 1820
Joseph D Seldene Clerk.

George Gooden
Correct

Testimony in the case of George Gooden an applicant to be placed in the pension roll under the act of Congress of 18 March 1818.
State of New York & ss. Rensselaer County ss. George Gooden a resident of the Town of Lansingburgh, in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, being duly sworn doth depose and say. That he enlisted in the month of January 1777. as a private in a company commanded by Capt. Israel Smith of the Fourth Regiment of the New York line. The said Regiment was commanded by Col. Henry B. Livingston. That in the year 1779. or 1780. Five Regiments of the New York line, were consolidated into two Regi- ments. This deponent was transferred to the second of the two last mentioned regiments. The said Second Regiment was commanded by Col. Philip Van Cortlandt. That this depon- ent remained in the same company in which he first enlisted until the American Army was disbanded in 1783. at which time this deponent was honorably discharged. And this deponent further says. That "by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his Country for support." And this deponent further says. This 18 th day of April 1818.
Ben. Smith Depy Clk.

That the discharge, which he obtained in 1783, was transmitted to the War Department of the U. States, about the year 1788 or 9, for the purpose of obtaining a Land Warrant, That his Attorney received a Land Warrant, from the War Department, that the said discharge was never returned to this deponent, and he does not know, that the said discharge is now in existence
State of New York } Rensselaer County } On the 4 th day of April 1815. George Gooden George Gooden came personally before me and being duly sworn according to law testified that the foregoing declaration by him subscribed was true according to the best of his recollection and belief. And I do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said George Gooden did serve in the

Revolutionary war as stated in the pro- -ceedings, declaration against the com- -mon enemy, and in not proving the pro- -ceedings and testimony taken and had to the secretary for the Department of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I am perfectly satisfied that the above is a true and correct statement of the facts in all respects. April 17. 1818.
John McAlley Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Rensselaer - State of New York State of New York } ss. Rensselaer County. }
I certify that Samuel Kelley whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate, was on the 4 th day of April inst. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court. This 18 th day of April 1818.
Ben. Smith Depy Clerk